We are excited to announce that the ESD Toolkit: Advancing Education for Sustainable Development in Canada – New Mindsets for a Better Future is now complete and available for download in English and in French. In addition, twelve inspiring case studies highlighting the transformative potential of ESD are also available online now (English and French). […]
Happy Thanksgiving month! Our newsletter is out now for the month of October! Find all the news and events to stay up to date in the field of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), a crucial education concept to transform societies and recognized as an integral element of quality education as well as a key enabler […]
Welcome to the October 2025 edition of the York UNESCO Chair Newsletter! As we move into October, we are pleased to share the latest updates from our global community. This month’s newsletter highlights recent conferences and symposia, upcoming opportunities for dialogue, and new resources that continue to shape Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) worldwide. From […]
Happy Labour Day to our Canadian followers 🇨🇦! Our newsletter is out now for the month of September. Find all the news and events to stay up to date in the field of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), a crucial education concept to transform societies and recognized as an integral element of quality education as […]
Welcome to the September 2025 edition of the York University UNESCO Chair Newsletter! Following a packed High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) in New York in July, the summer flew by. Here we are, ready to start into the Fall! In this September edition of our newsletter, we highlight the breadth of opportunities available for the wider […]
On 18 July 2025, on the sidelines of the United Nations High-Level Political Forum in New York, a unique meeting brought together policymakers, educators, students, community organizations, and private partners to create innovative, inclusive, and forward-thinking educational models that respond to pressing global challenges. Through interdisciplinary dialogue and strategic partnerships, the focus was on enhancing […]
📢 22 July 2025. Statement by the Director-General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay, following the decision of the United States to withdraw from the Organization: “At a time when multilateral cooperation is more essential than ever — to advance peace, tackle climate change, reduce inequalities, and promote science and education — we regret this decision.” Read […]
📅 23 July 2025🕒 1:15-2:30 EDT📍 Zoom🔗 Register now How can higher education become a true driver of sustainability transformations? Who are the people in your institution that will take leadership towards a whole-institution transformation?This interactive session will showcase insights from the LEAP-FAST initiative — bringing together universities committed to rethinking curriculum, pedagogy, and operations […]
Happy Canada Day to our Canadian followers 🇨🇦! Our newsletter is out early, so you can take time to catch up on Canada Day. For the month of July 2025, find all the news and events to stay up to date in the field of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), a crucial education concept to […]
Welcome to the July 2025 edition of the York UNESCO Chair Newsletter! Today is 1 July, so Happy Canada Day 🇨🇦 to our Canadian community! As the UN High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) will convene in New York this month, global attention turns once again to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the urgent need for […]